Havana holidays: enjoy the adventure
Are you looking for an adventure of a lifetime? Join us on an unforgettable journey through Havana, Cuba's vibrant capital frozen in time with its vintage American cars, crumbling colonial architecture, and infectious rhythm of salsa and son music. This captivating city offers a unique blend of Spanish colonial grandeur, revolutionary history, and Caribbean soul. Our expertly curated tours immerse you in this captivating destination, with opportunities to explore the UNESCO-listed Old Havana with its baroque churches and cobblestone plazas, cruise the Malecon seafront in classic 1950s convertibles, visit Ernest Hemingway's haunts, and experience authentic Cuban culture in local neighborhoods. Dance to live Afro-Cuban music, sip mojitos where the cocktail was invented, sample fresh cigars rolled by hand, and discover why Havana remains one of the world's most intriguing cities. A range of activities are available suited to every traveler, from cultural exploration and historical tours to music and dance experiences, classic car rides, and culinary adventures. Guide services, when available, can be added as optional enhancements to your package. Classic American Cars, Old Havana Colonial Plazas, and The Malecon are all within easy reach. Our experienced guides will lead you through each destination, sharing their passion for Havana's most incredible heritage. We offer a range of activities suited to every traveler, from cultural exploration and lakeside leisure to mountain adventures and heritage visits.
We offer a range of accommodationoptions in Havana to suit your preferences and budget. Hotel selection, amenities, and specific features depend on your chosen package and booking preferences. For detailed information about specific properties, facilities, and services available during your stay, please contact us to customize your accommodation based on your requirements. Join us on a journey of discovery and exploration through one of the world's most atmospheric and culturally rich cities.
What's Included & Optional Add-ons
To help you plan your trip, here's what's included in your base package and the optional add-ons available to enhance your experience.
Included in Base Package:
- Return flights from UK airports (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh)
- 5 nights accommodation in selected hotels
Optional Add-ons to Enhance Your Experience:
- Airport transfers between Jose Marti International Airport and Old Havana
- Board basis options: Room Only, Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board
- Classic car tour in vintage 1950s American convertible
- Old Havana UNESCO walking tour
- Hemingway Trail including Finca Vigia and La Bodeguita del Medio
- Tropicana cabaret show with dinner
- Cuban cigar factory tour
- Salsa dancing lessons at Casa de la Musica
- Rum museum and tasting experience
- Revolution Square and Museum of the Revolution
- Fusterlandia mosaic art neighborhood visit
- Day trip to Vinales Valley tobacco country
- Plaza Vieja and colonial architecture tour
- Malecon sunset walk and street art tour
- Live music venue tour (jazz, son, Afro-Cuban)
- Cuban cooking class
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
Tour Map
This comprehensive map is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences.
Havana holidays: day-by-day itinerary
This comprehensive itinerary is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences in Havana.
Arrive at Jose Marti International Airport and transfer to your hotel or casa particular (private home stay) in Old Havana. After settling in, begin exploring the UNESCO World Heritage colonial quarter with its atmospheric cobblestone streets, baroque plazas, and crumbling pastel buildings. Visit Plaza de la Catedral and Plaza Vieja, watch street performers, and enjoy your first authentic Cuban meal with live son music at a traditional paladar restaurant.
Experience iconic Havana with a ride in a vintage 1950s American convertible along the Malecon seafront promenade. Visit Revolution Square with its iconic Che Guevara memorial and massive Plaza de la Revolucion. Tour the Museum of the Revolution housed in the former presidential palace, learning about Cuba’s turbulent 20th-century history. In the evening, attend the spectacular Tropicana cabaret show featuring elaborate costumes, acrobatics, and live orchestras under the stars.
Follow in Ernest Hemingway’s footsteps visiting his favorite haunts including La Bodeguita del Medio bar (birthplace of the mojito) and El Floridita (home of the daiquiri). Tour Finca Vigia, Hemingway’s preserved hillside home where he wrote classics like “The Old Man and the Sea,” with his fishing boat still in the garden. Visit a traditional cigar factory to watch torcedores (cigar rollers) hand-craft world-famous Cuban cigars while a lector reads to workers.
Explore the whimsical neighborhood of Fusterlandia in Jaimanitas, where artist Jose Fuster transformed his home and community into a mosaic wonderland. Visit the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes showcasing Cuban art from colonial to contemporary. Take salsa dancing lessons from local instructors at Casa de la Musica. Evening neighborhood exploration in Vedado or Centro Habana with authentic street food, live music venues, and local bars frequented by Habaneros.
Spend your final day shopping for Cuban souvenirs including rum, cigars, vintage posters, and handicrafts at markets and specialty shops. Tour the Havana Club Rum Museum learning about Cuban rum production with tastings. Walk the Malecon one last time, perhaps timing it for sunset when locals gather to socialize, fish, and enjoy the sea breeze. Enjoy a farewell dinner with live music before your evening departure.
